Senate Bill No. by Senator Fesi aims to enhance regulations surrounding vaccines in Louisiana by enacting new provisions related to informed consent and prohibiting certain vaccine delivery methods. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of food as a delivery mechanism for mRNA vaccines, adding this to the list of prohibited acts under R.S. 40:636. Additionally, it establishes a framework for healthcare providers to obtain informed consent from patients before administering vaccines, requiring them to provide specific information about the vaccine, including its intended purpose, technology used, benefits, and associated risks.

The bill also outlines circumstances under which a person is deemed incapable of providing informed consent for vaccinations, such as within 48 hours before or after anesthesia, within 12 hours of childbirth, or within 24 hours after receiving narcotic medication. This informed consent requirement is supplementary to existing medical treatment consent laws. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2026.